Wall Mounted Handrail Installation Height

Railing that projects farther than this will crowd the walking path especially when there is a railing at the other side of he stairs limiting the walking space.

Wall mounted handrail installation height.

Measure up from the floor 34 5 inches and make a mark on the rear wall at this height. Ada specifies that grab bars must be positioned between 33 and 36 inches above the floor so centering. Mount the wooden handrail with screws from the bracket s assembly kit. Use level to mark bracket height on wall at top and bottom of staircase.

Above the front edge of the stair nosings. A maximum height of 28 inches 710 mm measured to the top of the gripping surface from the ramp surface or stair nosing is recommended for handrails designed for children. To meet building code requirements the stair railing should be mounted so that the top of the handrail height is 34 to 38 in. Snap chalk line to connect the two wall marks.

Place the short cut returns from step 2 against the two ends of the handrail so the returns turn the handrail end toward. Mark bracket height on level. Using electronic stud finder mark wall studs at top middle and bottom of staircase. Sufficient vertical clearance between upper and lower handrails 9 inches 230 mm minimum should be provided to help prevent entrapment.

Don t be one of those guys. The edge of the handrail that is farthest away from the wall it is mounted on should not project more than 4 1 2 inches from the wall.